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Job Title: Production Scientist Job Description The Production Scientist plays a key role in a fast-paced, quality-focused GMP manufacturing environment, performing hands-on laboratory work to assemble carriers, formulate custom reagents, and support the production of innovative diagnostic products. This position suits a science graduate with strong manual or automated pipetting skills, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to follow detailed procedures while contributing to a collaborative, training-focused culture.
Responsibilities Perform production activities in a quality-focused GMP manufacturing environment, ensuring all work meets established standards. Assemble carriers using both manual and automated equipment, following defined procedures and safety guidelines. Formulate custom bulk reagents using pipettes and balances, maintaining accuracy and precision in all measurements. Fill reagent vials according to specifications and ensure proper labeling and handling.
Assemble carrier and reagent boxes, ensuring all components are complete and correctly packaged. Follow detailed work instructions, forms, and procedures, and accurately complete batch records and related documentation. Adhere to the manufacturing schedule, proactively communicate issues or concerns to management, and support timely completion of production runs. Perform daily manufacturing maintenance tasks, including basic equipment checks, housekeeping, and organization of the work area.
Monitor and maintain inventory levels of materials and reagents as directed, and report shortages or discrepancies. Train other team members on manufacturing procedures and best practices as needed. Write and update manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and forms, to reflect current processes. Carry out other related duties as assigned to support overall manufacturing operations.
Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Strong manual and/or automated pipetting skills, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently. Working knowledge of GMP or cGMP principles and their application in a manufacturing or laboratory setting. Experience performing laboratory tasks using pipettes, balances, and related equipment.
High level of attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy. Ability to follow detailed written work instructions, forms, and procedures consistently. Capability to multi-task and remain effective in a very fast-paced environment. Willingness to follow direction and established processes while maintaining compliance. Strong organizational skills to complete batch records and documentation accurately.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Background or coursework in biological sciences, biochemistry, or related scientific fields. Experience working as a lab technician or in a laboratory-based production role. Familiarity with GMP or cGMP manufacturing environments and quality systems. Comfort working with automated equipment and laboratory instrumentation. Strong communication skills to train others and collaborate effectively within the team.
Interest in learning reagent formulation and expanding technical skills through side-by-side training. Motivation to grow within a production or laboratory environment that offers long-term career development. Work Environment This role is based in a laboratory-focused GMP manufacturing environment on a first shift schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Team members gown up to work in the lab and follow strict safety and cleanliness standards, including the use of safety glasses, booties, and gloves.
The environment is fast paced and highly structured, with detailed work instructions, batch records, and schedules guiding daily activities. Employees work with unique technology and HEA products, and benefit from side-by-side training, including training on reagent formulation. The culture emphasizes hands